A personal health record (PHR) is a tool you can use to help manage your health and track your care. PHRs also can be important tools for parents to keep track of their children’s health. Parents who keep a PHR are more likely to adhere to the recommended wellness...
It’s no surprise that December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Did you know there were more than 185,000 toy-related emergency room-treated injuries last year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)? You can reduce the chances of...
Walking to school is a fun, easy way to add exercise to the day, but it’s important to stay safe on your way there. Safety tips to follow on a walk to school include: Parents should plan a safe route Don’t take shortcuts Young children should walk with an adult Older...
Flying too high in the sky? Flips, falls, and collisions on trampolines send 104,691 people to the E.R. each year—with more than 90% of injuries sustained by kids. Take these steps recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to ensure that kids stay safe...